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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate from Hillsboro New Mexico describes its postal designation as second class matter and its impartial dedication to the best interests of Sierra County and the state.
A 1917 item presents Stephen Decatur's American pledge on national conduct in foreign affairs. The quote urges loyalty to the country whether correct or mistaken in dealings with other nations. The note underscores national resolve during wartime.
A July 26 meeting at the Sierra County courthouse completed the executive committee for the new Sierra County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Leaders named include James Latham Lake Valley Frank H Winston Fairview and Mrs John A Dye Hillsboro. Members invited to organize precincts with options for annual or life memberships.
A curious note from a game enthusiast at the Great Northern railroad claims the Kaiser started the war and Serbia began it. It asserts six letters in each word, halves forming Kaiser and Serbia, and names a French commander as the greatest man.
Pleasant Hill Times notes readers' odd calculations tying Kaiser numbers to Revelations and 42 months to claim the 1914 18 war end date. It mentions six times six equals 36 plus six equals 42 months, ages, and a Kingston motor trip with local visitors and mine inspections amid Mexican families planning moves.
Mr. Martin Schwerin of New York City spent days in Hillsboro after securing no option on the Snake group of mines. A lightning strike damaged WP Moffett residence at the Snake mine during Tuesday’s storm, estimated at 50 dollars while the Moffetts were away. Mrs Jobo Hiltecher and Bertha returned to Los Angeles. Frances remains with her father Col. W S Hopewell. Willard, home on furlough, left for Fort Bliss to rejoin the Eighth U S Cavalry. Robert plans to join the officers reserve corps.
Kingston A Robinson departed for California in the early part of the week. Mrs H W Bond also left for a visit.
The Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands Santa Fe New Mexico announces a public sale of described tracts in Sierra County at the county courthouse on August 1 1917 at 3 30 P M. Sale numbers 880 832 833 834 835 836 887 888 and 839 include multiple sections with varying acreages and existing improvements such as reservoirs fences houses and orchards. Minimum bid is four dollars per acre plus costs and improvements. possession offered by October 1 1917. payment terms include one twentieth down and four percent interest with options for deferred payments up to thirty years. The sale is subject to bidder qualification and right of the state to reject bids. First publication June 8 1917.
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